Motor Vehicle Operator

This position is in Supply Chain Management (SCM) in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS)and supported catchment area. The primary purpose of this position is transporting Veterans visitors and staff and supplies and equipment from the main warehouse to various locations at an assigned Veterans Administration medical facility and any additional location i.e. Outpatient Clinic (s) NationalCemetery and VA Regional office as needed. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operates vehicles such as shuttle carts/golf carts vans pickup trucks panel trucks flatbed trucks carryalls sedans crew cab pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 4500 kilograms (10000 pounds).
• Handles cargo loading and unloading from vehicles to provide timely delivery of supplies and equipment directly to users or to storage areas and completes documentation to record activities.
• Secures cargo to prevent damage to contents during transport and ensures that the vehicle is not loaded beyond the maximum capacity.
• Loads and unloads by hand but may use a handcart to transport items.
• Protects materials supplies and equipment from the elements.
• Vehicle transport includes medical and office supplies equipment and mail over Federal State and Country roads in all traffic conditions on specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules.
• Performs routine safety and maintenance checks on the vehicle to include but not limited to the addition of fuels or lubricants and the checking of tire pressure.
• Maintains cleanliness and professional appearance of both the in and outside of the vehicle.
• Completes all maintenance service records to document activities.
• Provides courtesy rides to staff Veterans and visitors as needed to and from parking lots or garages and/or to and from buildings on the facility campus.
• Assists in areas like the warehouse to receive store and move materials and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday: 7:30am-4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not available
Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD99800S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Notifications:

• Veterans preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3) must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title series grade step tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is covered by a special rate.
• This position is not in a Bargaining Unit position.
• Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• A current valid state-issued Drivers License is required for this position.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/14/2026.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Drivers License Requirement:
Must possess a valid state issued drivers license to operate a motor vehicle.(Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid drivers license at the time of your interview.)

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Drive Safely
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (mobile equipment operations)
• Motor Vehicles
• Reliability And Dependability
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: While operating motor vehicles the position exerts light physical effort in reaching bending turning or moving hands arms feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls. May need to exert effort to make emergency repairs such as changing a flat tire. Frequently bends lifts and carries equipment supplies or materials up to 40 pounds. Work is executed mostly outside operating vehicles in all kinds of traffic and weather on public roads and on the facility campus. The position is exposed to the possibility of traffic hazards. The position is exposed to dirt fumes grease and to the possibility of cuts bruises falls and broken bones when loading and unloading the vehicle.